Nene expected to play Saturday in Portland after missing win over Jazz

Nene expected to play Saturday in Portland after missing win over Jazz

When the Rockets enter Portland on Saturday looking to win their ninth game in a row, they will have backup center Nene available to play. Nene missed Thursday night’s win over the Jazz with a left corneal abrasion.

Rockets center Nene, who missed Thursday’s game with a corneal abrasion, returned to practice on Friday and is available vs. Blazers on Saturday.